HR Representative

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are looking for a Human Resources Representative. The HR Representative provides services to all employees in the areas of problem solving, benefits, policy interpretation, employee relations, safety, etc.  Supports and promotes HR department goals, objectives and initiatives and works to gain experience in the role and responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager.

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for day-to-day administration of policies and programs covering several or all of the following: recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, employee and labor relations, safety and staffing.
• Resolves employee health care insurance issues and coordinates open enrollment as needed.
• Conducts orientation sessions as needed to effectively on-board hourly and salary employees.
• Prepares personnel forms, records statistics and handles highly confidential material in the human resources department. 
• Maintains human resources information system data and/or processing employment status changes: new hire processing, termination, FMLA, etc.
• Investigates and responds to employee concerns and complaints.
• Works with Managers/Supervisors to enforce/administer company policies.
• Works with Health & Safety Coordinator on Workers Comp claims.
• Coordinates events & activities for the facility.
• Ensures fair and consistent treatment of all employees.
• Helps to ensure HR department is in compliance with all legal requirements, including but not limited to: FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9’s.
• Works with HR Manager to ensure HR department supports overall business goals & objectives for the plant.
• Uses good decision making to ensure policies & actions align with Human Resources strategies & business goals.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION: Associates/Bachelors Degree in Human Resources field required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Certification in Human Resources and 3-5 years previous HR experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience with union environment preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.